| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Tartarian Aster |
Aster tataricus |
Compositae |
None known
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates[134]. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20¡c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Basal cuttings in the spring. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10 – 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring or autumn[200]. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whist smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well.
Succeeds in most good garden soils[1], preferring one that is well-drained and moisture retentive[200]. Prefers a sunny position[200], but also succeeds in partial shade[238].
Plants are hardy to at least -15¡c[238].
Plants can suffer from mildew when growing in dry conditions[238].
This species is cultivated in China as a medicinal herb[238].
Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].
E. Asia – China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.
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